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I just graduated undergrad and was lucky enough to land a McKinsey 1st round interview coming up in the next 2 or so weeks. I was wondering if anyone could offer advice on what to expect and how best to prepare. I know I will face their test and I saw some of the material to prepare but I just wanted advice from those that have faced it.

I would not be afraid to ask tough questions -- what are you biggest challenges from your competitors, where can you stand to improve, etc. Show them that you belong, not just 'happy to be here', and you will stand out from your peer group from a business maturity perspective.

I just want to ask the ones who've been through it. Are post-MBA's required to take this test as well? Also, I've heard that some regions of MK don't require the test at all - is this true? I've heard North Americans aren't required but people from Europe and Asia are - how true is this? I just want to clarify what I've seen from other forums.

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a decision from Mckinsey after you apply online? It's been two weeks since I applied, and no word yet, except for the "application received" email the day after. I applied as an experienced professional (7 years) with a MS in Engg..

run4run: Did you hear back right away? What is the PST format like? Can you provide some details?

As far as time mamagement goes, you can follow the same strategies that you used/will use in the GMAT. The difference is that here you can skip back and forth with questions, so if you find time consuming questions, or you are unsure about a few answers, skip them and return to them later.

I would say that the test is rightfully administered at the beginning of the selection process as it is the easiest step (only your reasoning skills are tested, while in interviews you will have to think, talk, interact, and be an overall enjoyable person while knowing that everything you do or say is judged).

In my case they corrected the test immediately after it ended, called us one-by-one and told us yay or nay.

As far as hearing back, I submitted my resume and heard back the following day, so they definitely keep up with the applications submitted.

You should practice all the available sample PST tests or mock PST tests, since they are reflective of the real test. The PST questions are not that hard, but time is very tight. So far, there are several McKinsey PST sample tests available out there for candidates to practice that can be downloaded from here:http://www.consultingcase101.com/mckins ... ving-test/

run4run wrote:

Hey All,

I just graduated undergrad and was lucky enough to land a McKinsey 1st round interview coming up in the next 2 or so weeks. I was wondering if anyone could offer advice on what to expect and how best to prepare. I know I will face their test and I saw some of the material to prepare but I just wanted advice from those that have faced it.